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ROGUE RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS OREGON, MAY 3, 1907. The House Painting Time Has Arrived Beautify your home and protect the woodwork from the weather by applying a coat or two of good paint. You will thus be benefiting yourself and also the community in which you live. The paint that has stood the test in all climates is the NASON PAINT We have a large stock, comprising House Paints (exterior and interior). Carriage and Wagon Paints, Varnishes and Varnish Stains, Enamels, etc. We have the largest unbroken stock of WALL PAPER in the city new and fresh, just received from the mills. IKE M. DAVIS, SOUTH SIXTH STREET W.C.T. U. COLUMN. ; All matter for thin column la miipll by tlm Joptrplilne County Wunmn'n i bru it nn 'I'einueraiH' Union, Y. anil I.. T. L. Hraticliri). Grunt !' Woman ChrinUiiu Ti'mpuruneo Union will meet Friday kfternoon, Mht 10 in the parlors'of the Newman M. E. Church. The de partment of Peace and Arbitration will farniali the program. Her. Oeo Gardner of the M. K. Church, South liai oonieuted to give an addrena opou "Kdooatlon for Iutoruatlonal Peaoe. ' Iuternated frlendi are invited to At tend the mooting. Habhnth Observance department meeting waa held Kridity afternoon, April 3fl. Mri. LoiiKhridge preHldinit. Mr. KelloKKi aoperintendent of de partment, haa had alcknriti at home nd not lml n H able to make auy preparation, Mr. Rannle took charge and t'ie program oaitl of Kinging and reading, after which the fol low ing addreni wua given by Judge Jewell: "The fact that we have so ninny different and conflicting thuoriea In the world regarding the Sabbath, in evidence of ltm-If that tin world Is lit 1 11 In need of uinrh teaching on tho ubject. I ee no reason, however, why we Mioiild not occupy common ground with reference to the Sabbath a well a with reference to any other practical o,uettiou. The avenues of knowledge are free to all. One of the hopeful eigng of the pres ent time la the unreHt that aeeiun to elxHt throughout the religion world. Thlnkiug-inen and women everywhere are hungering and thirsting for aome thing better. There teems to be t growing itmplcion that we are not living up to the privileges of the preiout ago that our religious ad vancement ll not in keeping with our material advancement. So I would auggeit that while we are regalating onrnelvea along other lines, that we regulate ourselves with reference to the Hahbnth alao. It matters not what may have been our early teaching on this (lueHtlou, so far as present duty is concerned. To know the right and to do the right is the only safe posi tion to occupy at any time. Thcr are three prominent theories concerning the Sabbath. First, there are those who hold the the seventh day of the week waa set apart as a Sabbath in the beginning, and that it will remain a divine institution no til the end of time. Second, there are those who hold that the seventh day of the week waa set apart aa a Babbatb in the beginning, bat that it was changed to the first day of the week at the beginning of the Chris tian dispennatiod, and that we should keep the first day now just as the seventh day was kept during the old dispensation. Third, there are tboso who hold that the Sabbath wua given to the Jews only, and tint Christiana are nuder no obligations to keep any day as a Sabbath in the sense in which it was kept by the Jews. Now, iu the very nature of things, two of theee positions must neces sarily be wrong No two theori'-s can be right where one contradicts the other. We are either uudet divine, obligations to obeerva some day an a Sabbath or free to exercise our test judgment iu the mutter. If . there is a Divine Ktbhath law in foro at the present time, then we hIiooM certainly obey it. Put if there is no such hw in existence, then we should be care ful to not bind anything npon our fellow men agaiust their wishes. If it be true that the original seventh day Sabbath was intended to j be perpetuated until the "end of time I and not subject to repeal or amend I nient, then there is no question but what we should keep the seventh day now. ur Ir it be true tnat the origi nal Sabbath was changed from the seventh day to tho first day, and by divine authority, then without question we are under obligation to keep It. But if it be true that the sabbath was given to the Jews only, and was purely a Jewish institution, then we must look to the teaching of the New Testament scriptures for any authority for keeping auy day as a Sabbath. Now, in order to fully understand the nature of the Jewish Sabbath, we should bear in mind that the Jewish government was a theocracy. That is, its civil and its reilgious codes were blended into on". The Lord himself Was lawgiver, both in matters spiritual and matters material. All legislation was supiioeed to come di re -t from the throne of Heaven. But under the Christian dispensation, this form of government has been abolished. Jesus Christ ia now law giver to his church, but not to civil government. And inasmuch aa tha New Tetament scriptures contain no Sabbath law, we ehoold be governed entierly by what in our better judg ment we conceive to be the better in terest of the entire people. I have given this subject consider able atudy, and the result of my in vestigation ia that the Jewish Sab bath wag purely sanitary institu tion. The people of that age were not aa cantble of self-government as they are in the present age. Hence it waa necessary to throw around them a great detl of paternalism. It was thought to be essential to the preser vation of niind' and body that one. seventh of time should be set apart for rest. And as the people were not very well informed in matters of hy giene, i; was necessary that such things should be regulated by law. Now as to the necessity of a Sab bath law at the present time, we have something far better. We have MOO years of experience which the 'Jews did not ba?e. More than that, j we are aot only providing one-seventh j of time for n st bnt we are actually ' grnwug into the idea that we should I rest Bt least one-half the time. It is now claimed that we should work eight hoars, sleep eight hours and i have eight hours for recreation. " As to the observance of the first day of the week, we find that the primi tive Christians met on that day for worship. Bat we are not authorized to call it a sabbath day. If we are Christians in ihe full sense of that term, wa need no law to compel us to ! meet on that day. And if onr neigh bors do not meet with us, it may be thut they have other aud better, at tractions. At any rate, our Christian deport ment should be such as to excite the admiration of all about us. The church thould be such a power for good in the community that people will be glad to recognize and respect it. The Saviour evideuly had this much faith in hia church when he represented it as a city ou a hill, seen of all men. I telieve in compelling people to respect our day of worship by making it so pleasant and attrac tive that nothing else can supplant it. Show to the world iu a practical way that we are seeking the happi ness of all, aud there will be no need of compulsory laws. There may be conditions uuder which it would be necessary to legis late iu the interest of rest, but it A Wonderful Oil Stove Entirely different from all others. Em bodies new ideas, new principles. Easily managed. Reduces fuel ex pense. Ready for business at moment of lighting. 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The Golden rule un derstood and applied is the best cafe guard that can possibly be thrown around our day of Christian worship. We need to fully understand our re ligioas and political surroundings, and then in the spirit of our Saviour, we should Btand up for that which will make the world wiser, better and happier." HATTIE I. C. CALVERT, Presa Sapt. Grants PassV. C. T. TJ. Ml JSL,W0MEN Robertlne five what every woman mot desires- perfect eomplexlon. It brings that soft, smooth, fresh, clear tint to the cheek that denotes youthfulnew. It win bring beauty to those who lack It; it will retain It for thoM who already possess it; It will enable yon to successfully combat tha ravages of weather aud time. Don't doubt don't argue. Jut try Bobertlne. Tour druggist will give you a free ample. All drug gisrts keep Robertine. $25 GOLD Twenty-livc Dollars in Gold Twenty-live Dollars in Gold Twenty-live Dollars in Gold $25 GOLD Grand Rhyming Contest I will uive $25.00 in Gold and two other valuable prizes to any persons composing the best rhyme containing the words MANZAN A Conditions of the Contest The thymes are to contain the words, "MAN .ANITA HKIGHTS," nihl ate not to consist of moie than three verses of four lines each "Man. tnita Heights'' can he used as often as wished. There is no money consideration iu thin contest, am' everybody far and near old and young man, woman, or child ate eligible to enter. Contest Closes May 10, U07, mi J all contestants' letters must bear the post maik of not later than May UHh ol their posiolhoe in order for them to be consid ered. He sure to sign your name, giviug postoflioe and county. The judges will le disinterested parties and will !e selected by II. I,. Gtlky, cashier Fiikt National Hank of Southern Oregon, ami the pties will be awarded on May 15th at "Manzanita Heights." Address all letters to Mrs Mary Thompson, Grants Pass, Oregon. Rl'ML MllKK You will buy direct from tho owner, w avail themselves f this golden opportunity on MAY 1 prompt atteutain Come up tun! lock "MANZAMTA DO YOU OWN YOUR OWN HOME If Not Why Not Manzanita Heights consists of 1.50 lots and they will be put on the market May 15, l't7. $5.00 DOWN AND $5.00 PER MONTH These lots will U- offered to the public on the installment plan on the above easy terms and as M mzanital Heights is one of the best resident sections of Grants Pas, these lots will sell last, so it is essential that you be on the grounds May 15 in ordei to get your choice of lots. Tree Carriages to the Groun-.'s all Day There will te carriages run all day on May 15 trotn the S P. depot to take you to Matuauita Heights and bring you back! All arrangements will be made to have guides with plats to show you the lots and also for making out the papers and closing the deal so you will be sure to get the lotvou select. 10 Discount on all Cah Sales. i :ni no win oc tit tno grounds the day of salojto make out r, there will be a "rest tout" especially for them IIKIUHTS" over. Location of Manzanita Heights ' Manzanita Heights" is located in the northeast part of Grants Pass and has a gentle slope to Iowa street, giving it a southern exposure. The soil is very rich, being especially adapted to gardens and fruit. It is one of the best hometnaking locations in Grants Pass, being within easy walking distance of the business center. It is not on a hill side, yet it has an eleva tion sufficient to enable you to see all over the ciiv and is qui-: being away from the railroad. These lots will range in price from fSO to $100, and with a payment of S down and 5 per month interest 8 per cent on deferred payments), there is no reason why you should not own property iu Grants, Tass. KEMEM1S1-U Contest eloses May 10th, and the lot sale will be on May 15th. All mail orders will receive the best attention. all papers. For the benefit of tho UAina .!.. All enquiries between now ami date of sale will receive n r. MRS. MARY THOMPSON Owner of Manzanita Hchjlits "Z'S, Grants Pass, Orea'on iciu.me uoMars in Gold Twentv-Hvo nrtii, ; : lu uolu , g25 G0Ll)